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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
DUKE FUQUA MBA
HOUSING GUIDE
2021
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
5 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
7 ABOUT VERYAPT
Using the VeryApt site alongside this
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
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best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
9 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for Fuqua Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
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11 Ninth Street
12 Old West Durham
14 Downtown Durham ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
16 Erwin - LaSalle All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Durham. We asked students to rate their apartments
on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
17 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Fuqua MBA student
reviews
19 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Fuqua MBA students
Overall Value Management
19 Most Popular
20 Highest Rated
21 Best for Amenities
22 Best for Value
23 Best for Families
24 Best for Pet Owners
Amenities Location Safety
26 LANDLORDS Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Fuqua MBA students. If you are interested in
Ratings for landlords and management
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
companies
question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.
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The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents.
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as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to
check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting.
Where Fuqua MBA students live Who Fuqua MBA students live
with
45% Ninth Street
35% Alone
20% Old West Durham
40% Spouse/partner
15% Downtown Durham
25% Roommate
15% Erwin - LaSalle
(excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
17% of Fuqua MBA students
What type of properties Fuqua What size residences Fuqua
MBA students live in MBA students live in
80% Large property (50+ 10% Studios or efficiences
units)
50% One bedrooms
15% Small property (2-9
units) 35% Two bedrooms
5% Mid-size property 5% Three or more
(20-49 units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$1,150
STUDIO
$1,200
1BR
$1,500
2BR
20% 10% 35% 35% $1,750
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
97%
Rent
3%
Own
70% 10% 10% 10%
Driving Biking Walking Public
Transit
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Fuqua MBA students
1 Ninth Street 2 Old West Durham Other Neighborhoods
45% of Fuqua MBA students 20% of Fuqua MBA students less than 5% each
Ninth Street is consistently rated as the Old West Durham is conveniently
most popular neighborhood for Fuqaua located right next to Duke University and 5 Trinity Heights
MBA students. The nightlife and easy Ninth Street. This provides for easy
access to social gatherings are just a few access to classes and the popular grad
reasons why. student nightlife scene. There are also 6 Brightleaf
usually more affordable rent prices in
Old West Durham.
7 Duke Forest
3 Downtown Durham 4 Erwin - LaSalle 8 American Village
15% of Fuqua MBA students 15% of Fuqua MBA students
Downtown Durham is rated as one of the This area includes Erwin Road and
cleanest and safest city centers in the LaSalle Street which run just north of
country, with the main area being The Duke's campus. Fuqua students here
Historic Parish Street. Although it's a bit enjoy the area for its convenience to
farther from campus, you'll experience campus and the fact that it's considered
more of a "city feel" if you choose to live a grad student hub.
here.
9
Ninth Street
Great Nightlife & Popular for Duke Grad Students
ABOUT NINTH STREET
Expect frequent pregames, pool parties, and
barbecues at Station Nine, and plenty of
nearby events like Tav Tuesdays. Beyond the
social scene, Ninth Street is also a convenient
neighborhood by most measures. There’s a
Harris Teeter within walking distance and a
restaurant for every occasion. This small area
offers a lot to do.
Nightlife Social Grocery Store
Walkable Restaurants and Bars
MEDIAN RENTS IN NINTH STREET
$1,200 $1,400 $2,400
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT NINTH STREET
Review by Fuqua MBA Student STATION NINE Review by Fuqua MBA Student BERKSHIRE NINTH
The 9th Street corridor is really pretty great. You are Ninth Street neighborhood is great for young adults,
within walking distance of everything you'd need from a including those with spouses/significant others, who
barber and a bank to beer and books. It is probably want convenient access to restaurants, bars, and a
5-10% more expensive (between Harris Teeter, grocery store. It is only a short drive/walk from Duke's
apartment, and other shops markup) than other areas of campus and downtown Durham. If traveling to Fuqua
Durham, however it is a great community if you're single School of Business, best to drive or catch a ride as the
and want to socialize. walk is 40+ minutes.
11Old West Durham
Charming & Next to Ninth Street
ABOUT OLD WEST DURHAM
Old West Durham is just North of Duke
University. It's an older neighborhood with
some charm and provides easy access to
campus. It's also conveniently located next to
Ninth Street, which is home to a plethora of
bars/restaurants, so you get to enjoy the best
of both worlds.
Charming Next to Ninth Street
Affordable Rent
Easy Access to Campus
MEDIAN RENTS IN OLD WEST DURHAM
$1,000 $1,300 $1,500
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT OLD WEST DURHAM
Review by Fuqua MBA Student STATION NINE Review by Fuqua MBA Student 810 NINTH STREET
Neighborhood is fine. All the Duke grad students live in Everything is close: other complexes like S9, B9; bars
the same area so it makes for a pleasant student like flying bull, the tavern, supermarkets like Harris
community, and there are some decent restaurants and Teeter or Whole Foods, East campus hiking route.
grocery stores within walking distance. You can get to the school by bus (45 mi) or by car (10
min). Carpooling is very commom.
12Downtown Durham
Lively City with a lot to Offer
ABOUT DOWNTOWN DURHAM
Downtown Durham is one of the cleanest and
safest cities in the country with the main area
being The Historic Parish Street. Popular spots
here include Taste Carolina, Fullsteam Brewery,
and Doyle's Vineyard. It's grown in popularity
over the last few years as more and more
Fuqua students begin to branch out here.
Bustling Clean City Life
Bars and Restaurants
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM
$1,150 $1,600 $2,200
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN DURHAM
Review by Fuqua Student VAN ALEN APARTMENTS Review by Fuqua Student WHETSTONE
Great experience. Some of the best bars ans restaurants Haven't had any issues in my neighborhood. There's a
are in Downtown, as well as the DPAC, Bulls stadium lot to do around my apartment, i.e. farmer's market,
and other things to do. It's close to the American bars, great food, baseball, DPAC, etc.
Tobacco Campus and Trail. One of the "busiest" places
in Durham.
14Erwin - LaSalle
Quiet and Convenient
ABOUT ERWIN - LASALLE
The area has some popular amenity apartment
buildings like The Belmont, Lofts at Lakeview,
and The Heights, which offer quieter
alternatives to the more-social apartments like
Station Nine. If you like to go out, prepare for
plenty of rides to Ninth Street and Downtown
as they host the main strip of bars. In general,
Fuqua MBA students enjoy the area for its
convenience to class and generally quiet scene.
Close to Campus Stores Quiet
Suburban
MEDIAN RENTS IN ERWIN - LASALLE
$1,000 $1,250 $1,600
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT ERWIN - LASALLE
Review by Fuqua MBA Student FLATS AT EXCH. Review by Fuqua MBA Student POPLAR WEST
Less MBA students than 9th Street apartments, but Many other graduate students live nearby. It is an easy
great access to school (walking distance) as well as a and convenient short drive up to CVS, Food Lion, and
variety of restaurants. No real nightlife in walking gas stations. Also walkable to the most western side of
distance, but very easy to get to more social parts of Duke campus and certain restaurants, yoga studios, and
town (nothing in Durham is far away). a bar or two. Easy access to the highway and just a short
drive to 9th street.
16APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1500+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1170- $1499
•• Average $$ $870- $1169
• Below average $ < $870
* Prices subject to change and may
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810 Ninth Street Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• •••• • •••• •••
9th Street Commons Apt 9.3 $$$$ •• •• •••• •••• ••
Alden Place Apt 7.7 $ •• ••• •••• • ••
Arium Pinnacle Ridge Apt 7.8 $ •• •• • •• ••
Atrium Apt 7.8 $$ ••• •• •• •• •••
Bell West End Apt 8.2 $$$ ••• ••• •• ••• •••
Berkshire Main Street Apt 8.5 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •••• •••
Berkshire Ninth Street Apt 8,4 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •••• •••
Brightleaf on Main Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• •• •• ••••
BullHouse Apartments Apt 8.2 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •• ••
Campus Walk Apt 7.1 $ • • •••• •• ••
Chapel Tower Apartments Apt 8,3 $$ ••• •• •• •• •••
Discovery on Broad Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• •••• ••• •••
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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Encore at the Park Apt 7.0 $ •••• • ••• • •••
Foster on the Park Apt 8.1 $$$ •••• ••• ••• •• •••
Garrett West Apt 8.6 $$ ••• ••• •••• ••• ••••
Lofts at Lakeview Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• •• ••• •• •••
Poplar West Apt 7.4 $ •••• • ••• • ••
Realm Patterson Place Apt 9.3 $$ ••• •••• •••• • ••••
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill Apt 7.2 $ •••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
Springfield Apt 8.4 $$$ •••• ••• •• •• ••••
Station Nine Apt 8.3 $$$ ••• ••• •• •••• •••
The Belmont Apartments Apt 8.8 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••
The Flats at The Exchange on Erwin Apt 9.2 $$$$ •••• •• •• •• ••••
The Heights at LaSalle Apt 8.0 $$ •• ••• •• ••• ••
The Residences at Erwin Mill Apt 8.5 $$$ •• • •••• •••• •••
Trinity Commons at Erwin Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• •••• •• ••• ••••
UHill Apartments Apt 8.9 $$$ •••• •••• •••• ••• ••••
Van Alen Apartments Apt 8.8 $$$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• •••
West Village Apt 6.5 $ • •• • • ••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
18MOST 1 st
STATION NINE
Ninth Street
$$$ 30+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Fuqua MBA students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“I read other reviews that the walls were really thin, but I've
What students typically look for: never heard my neighbors. Whenever I've put in a maintenance
request, I've had it addressed quickly. In terms of convenience,
you can't really beat S9 since it's close to Harris Teeter, 9th
Street, and so many other Fuqua students. Not to mention the
Excellent location H5 bus that stops nearby to get to Fuqua.”
Reasonably-priced
apartments 2 nd
Solid amenities 810 NINTH STREET $$$ 25+
PEOPLE
Old West Durham
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“I love living in 810 Ninth - it's the most recently updated of the
Ninth Street apartment options and the maintenance / front
desk are incredibly responsive and kind. It was a priority for me
to live on Ninth Street because of how many Fuquans live in the
area, and it's been incredibly rewarding to live near so many
classmates...especially during COVID times.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
BERKSHIRE NINTH STREET $$$$ 20+
$1,150 $1,200 $1,500 $1,700 Ninth Street
PEOPLE
TOP 5
1st STATION NINE 30+ PEOPLE
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
2nd 810 NINTH STREET 25+ PEOPLE “The apartment complex is great - management is responsive
and organized. The facilities are well taken-care of and clean. The
BERKSHIRE NINTH apartments are very nice and large - new appliances in the
3rd
STREET 20+ PEOPLE kitchen and large closets. The gym is fantastic and the pool and
BBQ areas are very nice!”
BERKSHIRE MAIN
4th
STREET 15+ PEOPLE
5th LOFTS AT LAKEVIEW 10+ PEOPLE
19HIGHEST 1 st
REALM PATTERSON PLACE $$
Durham
9.3
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “Great apartment complex for people looking to be a little bit
away from 9th street. Apartments are new and well maintained
and the location is only 5 minutes away from Trader Joes or
Target, and about 8 minutes away from Duke.”
High-end amenities
Close proximity to work/ 1 st
school 9TH STREET COMMONS $$$$ 9.3
OVERALL
Ninth Street, 1015 9th St RATING
Nearby stores/grocery
Excellent management
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“Our townhouse provides a great mix of social and personal
space. Our bedrooms are upstairs, while the living area and
kitchen are downstairs. The townhouse has ample amount of
storage and natural light. The location is right on 9th street so it's
a quick walk up to the grocery store and a variety of cafes, bars,
and restaurants.”
3 rd
THE FLATS AT THE EXCHANGE ON ERWIN 9.2
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Erwin - LaSalle
$$$ OVERALL
RATING
$1,350 $1,400 $1,700 $1,900
TOP 5
REALM PATTERSON
1st
PLACE 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“The Flats is great - super friendly, approachable, and
9TH STREET
1st
COMMONS 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
responsible staff. Every work order we've put in has been
resolved within a day. Easily accessible to Fuqua - not very many
business school students (more med school and others), but
THE FLATS AT THE convenient and nice. Gym solid; pool is irrelevant - it exists, but
3rd
EXCHANGE ON ERWIN 9.2 OVERALL
RATING the sun is blocked off and the water is always way too cold.”
4th SOLIS BRIGHTLEAF 9.0 OVERALL
RATING
5th UHILL APARTMENTS 8.9 OVERALL
RATING
20BEST FOR 1 st
UHILL APARTMENTS
Durham, 3806 University Dr
$$$ 9.5
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Fuqua MBA Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “I love UHill - a massive apartment and brand new. The
amenities are amazing and not worn down like a few other
places I've seen/toured. I also have a massive balcony and a lot
of space in my 1 bedroom.”
Great common spaces
Convenient location 2 nd
VAN ALEN APARTMENTS $$$$ 9.4
Excellent management Downtown Durham
AMENITY
RATING
Newer construction
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“We have been blown away by Van Alen in almost every way.
We feel that it has significantly better amenities and is just nicer
than similarly priced Ninth Street properties. We also found that
the management team was much easier to work with than those
on Ninth Street, and that is what led us to choose Van Alen
when we had originally planned to live on Ninth Street. The
complex is also very pet friendly and has neither breed nor
puppy restrictions.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
BRIGHTLEAF ON MAIN $$$ 9.3
$1,550 $1,600 $1,900 $2,100 Brightleaf, 1005 W Main St
AMENITY
RATING
TOP 5
1st UHILL APARTMENTS 9.5 AMENITY
RATING
VAN ALEN Review by Fuqua MBA Student
2nd
APARTMENTS 9.4 AMENITY
RATING
“I've loved living in Solis Brightleaf - half way between 9th street
and downtown. Very accessible. Great amenities, very new
building. Responsive and helpful management.”
3rd BRIGHTLEAF ON MAIN 9.3 AMENITY
RATING
BULLHOUSE
4th
APARTMENTS 9.1 AMENITY
RATING
TRINITY COMMONS
5th
AT ERWIN 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
21BEST FOR 1 st
DISCOVERY ON BROAD
Duke Homestead, 2335 Broad St
$$ 9.7
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Fuqua MBA Student
What top value properties typically offer: Honestly, its the best kept secret. Most of my friends are amazed
when they see my place and hear how much I pay. Also, there is
a grocery store, Costco, and a few other stores within walking
distance. For the two years I am in Durham, this place is
PERFECT!”
Great price-to-space trade
off
Good location 2 nd
CAMPUS WALK $ 9.5
VALUE
Solid amenities and basic Erwin - LaSalle, 2748 Campus Walk Ave RATING
features
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“Pros: Closer from Fuqua and *VERY* cheap compared to the
9th St apartments.
Cons: No gym nor pool.”
3 rd
POPLAR WEST $ 9.3
VALUE
Erwin - LaSalle, 830 Louise Cir RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$950 $1,000 $1,300 $1,500
TOP 5
1st DISCOVERY ON BROAD 9.7 VALUE
RATING Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“Poplar West townhomes are older and quieter. The
management is extremely responsive when things naturally
2nd CAMPUS WALK 9.5 VALUE
RATING
break down at an older townhome. They are about 15 minutes
walking distance to Fuqua and have some cute restaurants
nearby. If you are looking to stay away from the craziness of 9th
street, while not spending a ton, this is a great option.”
3rd POPLAR WEST 9.3 VALUE
RATING
REALM PATTERSON
4th
PLACE 9.1 VALUE
RATING
5th ALDEN PLACE 9.0 VALUE
RATING
22BEST FOR 1 st
BERKSHIRE NINTH STREET
Ninth Street
$$$$
FAMILIES
Highest-rated properties for families
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Review by Fuqua MBA Student
What the best properties for families typically offer: “Great experience over the last two years. Good location on
Ninth Street and lots of graduate students in the building. The
clubhouse is a good spot for team meetings and larger
events.The management team is probably the most responsive
of any apartment complex I've lived in.”
Safe and secure properties
Outdoor areas
2 nd
Responsive to 501 ESTATES $$
maintenance requests Garrett Road
Quiet buildings
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“501 estates is a really good place. You can choose between
apartments and houses. Rent prices are usually lower than the
ninth street area, and you are near the forest. If you have a pet, a
first floor or a house would be the best choice. There are a lot of
Duke people living here, and a group of friendly Latin-Americans
looking to make this complex a Fuqua student hub. We do
carpool between the student that are currently living here. If you
have a partner and/or kids, this is a really nice place to be.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
$1,150 $1,200 $1,500 $1,700 SAGEBROOK OF CHAPEL HILL $
Chapel Hill, 103 Melville Loop
TOP 5
1st BERKSHIRE NINTH STREET
2nd 501 ESTATES Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“Although the apartment is not new, the management have been
doing a great job in maintenance, where, I've never been
3rd SAGEBROOK OF CHAPEL HILL worrying about noise or bug or cleaning.”
4th DISCOVERY ON BROAD
5th THE HEIGHTS AT LASALLE
23BEST FOR 1 st
TRINITY COMMONS AT ERWIN
Erwin - LaSalle, 2530 Erwin Rd
$$$
PET OWNERS
Highest-rated properties for pet owners
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Review by Fuqua MBA Student
What top properties for pet owners typically offer: “Trinity Commons is within walking distance of Fuqua. They have
great amenities and community activities. Additionally, it's next
to a great shopping center with Chipotle, Noodles and Company,
and many other restaurants.”
Larger floorplans
Nearby parks and 2 nd
greenspace GARRETT WEST $$
Garrett Road
Flexible pet policies
Great management
Review by Fuqua MBA Student
We live in a one bedroom apartment with a patio. The apartment
is very open and is the perfect size for a couple. There are large
windows that let in lots of sunlight. The apartment community is
very diverse - from students to families to retirees. The pool is
nice and they have communal grills that we have used in the
past. The management is great. We've had very few issues, but
the issues that have come up have been handled quickly. We
were also excited because they offer shorter lease terms, in case
you do not plan to be in Durham over the summer."
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
$1,150 $1,200 $1,500 $1,700 VAN ALEN APARTMENTS $$$$
Downtown Durham
TOP 5
1st TRINITY COMMONS AT ERWIN
2nd GARRETT WEST Review by Fuqua MBA Student
“Great experience, they fix issues the same day you report them,
they give away free food almost every other day, they have
3rd VAN ALEN APARTMENTS happy hours, waffle & mimosa sundays and many more events,
people are friendly and you'll find the cutest pets. However, a lot
is going on on 9th street and you'll miss out. I came with my wife
and calm is something we were looking for but some people may
4th 810 NINTH STREET want to live with more Fuquans."
5th STATION NINE
24Townhomes
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search
Most Fuqua MBA students opt for larger properties in order to live
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said,
there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to visit
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding
THE RENTING PROCESS
A+ Bell Partners
If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
A Berkshire Communities
Application process
B+ Carroll Management Group You will be asked to fill out an application for an
apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
A GMH Associates month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
may have to provide alternate information - in the
absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
A- General Services Corporation etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
information to approve you based only on your credit
A Greystar history and income. In the event where there are
issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
A+ Lantower
After you're approved
A+ Northwood Ravin A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
B+ Pegasus Residential to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
A+ Ram Realty Services moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
A+ Sage Brook full if there are claimed damages to the property or
other charges outstanding.
B+ Sentinel Real Estate Corp
What to look out for
Check for additional charges or obligations that could
A- The Worthing Companies cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
insurance requirements, condo fees, common
A+ Weinstein Properties electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.
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